Ask the Expert - Recipe Preparation, Ingredients, General Skin Care

Aspirin vs. Ibuprofen in face masks 
In some of the facial mask recipes it requires aspirin... can we use ibuprofen instead? Will it do the same thing as the aspirin would have? Both …

Preserving homemade skin care products 
Maria, NY: I would like to make my own facial masks but I am not sure how long I can use them for. What is the shelf life of a homemade skin product? …

Using Kool aid hair dye on brown hair 
Hi, Can you use kool aid hair dye on brown hair, will it have have the same effect like when used on blonde hair? I want to try dyeing hair with kool …

Order of Skin Regiment 
Hi, I am 45 years old and a Breast Cancer Survivor. The Chemo and lack of natural hormones are making my skin dry. I'm managing my feet and hands with …

Biotin for hair growth and skin health Not rated yet
Hi, I take 15 mg of Biotin daily. This amount gives me the results that I am seeking. Do you have any information on taking Biotin in high amounts …

Lemon vs. lime in skin care recipes Not rated yet
Hello This website is wonderful. My question is in regard to lemon and lemon zest in skin and hair recipes. Can lime be substituted? I always have …

Honey and lime juice in hair care recipes - do they change the hair color? Not rated yet
Hi, In many hair care recipes they ask us to use honey or lime juice to the hair. Is that not harmful to hair because I have heard that honey changes …

Honey skin care products Not rated yet
I am looking for honey skin care products recipes for body such as lotion, milk etc... and some for face. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks, …

DMAE Powder Not rated yet
How do you feel about DMAE powder? Hi Haley, I had to do a bit of research on the effect of DMAE on skin; I was familiar with its neurological …

Mayonnaise for skin care Not rated yet
I have read an article about mayonnaise that you can use on your skin as an homemade peeler. What is the danger to it, and is it alright to use it only …

Discoloration recipe preparation Not rated yet
I have dark spots post pregnancy on my head. I was having a fair face but now I'm getting dark though I don't go out in the sun. My face is getting pigmentation …

Steam or exfoliate? What comes first? Not rated yet
OK, so I know it may seem trivial, but I was wondering: should I steam my face first and then exfoliate or vice versa? No, not a trivial question …